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Ulf Stark

On the difficulties of sharing something you find exquisite
21 Apr 2015

On the difficulties of sharing something you find exquisite

by Zoe | posted in: Eva Eriksson, Ulf Stark | 13

Sharing something beautiful which means a great deal to you can be an awkward, even embarrassing thing to do. It can feel like going out on a limb. You take the risk of appearing sentimental and perhaps even slightly loopy. … Continued

Books in translation, Dads, Families, Humour, Moon / stars, Night-time, Sweden
An interview with Swedish author Ulf Stark
17 Sep 2012

An interview with Swedish author Ulf Stark

by Zoe | posted in: Ulf Stark | 2

Ulf Stark is an author I only discovered this summer, but what a discovery! I’m very excited that he will be here in the UK next month as part of The Children’s Bookshow, an annual tour of children’s authors and … Continued

Author/Illustrator Interviews, Books in translation, Sweden
A triumphant trio of boy-friendly books
8 Aug 2012

A triumphant trio of boy-friendly books

by Zoe | posted in: Ulf Stark | 6

One of the truly great discoveries for me this summer has been the Swedish author Ulf Stark. Last week I couldn’t resist telling you about his bittersweet exploration of identity, Fruitloops and Dipsticks, likely to be enjoyed most by kids … Continued

Adventure, Behaviour (good or bad), Emotions, Friendship, Grandparents, Grief, Humour, Islands, Love, Sweden

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